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You will now be able to PAY to ride Rise of the Resistance!

You will now be able to PAY to ride Rise of the Resistance!


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Rise of the Resistance is in hot demand as Guests try to experience the attraction during their Disney vacations. The virtual queue process has left many frustrated and without the opportunity to ride. Soon you will be able to skip all the frustration and head straight to defeating the First Order. But, it will come with a price! Would you pay?

Rise of the Resistance

Credit: Disney

Arguably, the most popular ride at Disney World is Rise of the Resistance. This immersive story-telling experience has you joining the Resistance to beat the First Order.

Since the attraction opened in December 2019, a virtual queue has been implemented to ensure a smooth boarding process. While things were a bit bumpy in the beginning, but Disney has worked out all the kinks. You can read our full guide to securing a boarding group HERE.

The virtual queue does tend to fill up within seconds, although there have been a few exceptions. For many not able to ride, this can be stressful and downright devastating.

Future of Rise

Credit: Susan

Josh D’Amaro, who is the Disney Parks Chairman, confirmed that guests will be able to buy their way onto Rise of the Resistance.

There are some attractions that use the Lightning Lane queue—which you can purchase individually—which is the ultimate in flexibility. Think about Rise of the Resistance. It’s a highly demanded attraction. Guests show up in the morning and they try to get into the virtual queue. We get as many people on there as we can, but inevitably someone is disappointed.

Now there’s another option on top of the virtual queue so if Rise of the Resistance is the reason you’re at Disneyland or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there will be an option for you to purchase Rise of the Resistance. So again: flexibility, optionality, better guest experience overall.

Josh D’Amaro
Credit: Kenny the Pirate

Now there’s another option on top of the virtual queue so if Rise of the Resistance is the reason you’re at Disneyland or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there will be an option for you to purchase Rise of the Resistance.

So, to clarify, if you don’t succeed in securing a boarding group you will be able to pay to ride Rise of the Resistance. We will keep you updated about how much this will cost when details become available.

What do you think of Disney charging for attractions? Will you be paying to ride Rise of the Resistance? Let us know in the comments below or on Facebook.

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Yolanda

Monday 18th of December 2023

We went yesterday Dec 17 , 2023 . We bought the additional Genie+/ Lightning Lane ticket for $30. which was well worth it. However, then we had to pay additional $36. to ride Rise of the Resistance! When does it stop?? Is every NEW ride gonna cost extra to enjoy? Disney used to be so beautiful especially during Christmas season with Pointsettas EVERYWHERE and lots of holiday lights! This year was bland. The snow show on Main Street was exciting but minimal . They used to have a beautiful water light show , but it was cancelled with no reason other than "circumstances beyond our control" we didn't stay long enough for the fireworks because the sky was slightly overcast so we figured that would be cancelled last min also . All in all it was still a beautiful fun visit with the family, just not nearly as magical as years past. Never even saw any of the Disney characters roaming around.

Deborah L Ryder

Tuesday 31st of August 2021

During pre plandemic my favorite ride in Epcot..."Soarin" had very short lines.. We went on it three times in a row. Having to go back through with very little wait was a rare welcomed memory. Last year they were booked out way in advance so we did could not even go in!

Eugenia

Tuesday 31st of August 2021

When FP+ was free, the more popular rides would have much higher demand and were hard to obtain. Staying at a Disney Resort gave you a 60 day window to reserve those popular FP+. Staying offsite gave you only 30 days and the reservations for popular rides were already gone. Staying at a Disney Resort is expensive for the amount of space you receive. A six bedroom house complete with swimming pool is the same price per night as ONE Pop Century room with two beds. I would much rather spend my money for the ride experiences and stay offsite. Previously with FP+ that was impossible so I welcome the opportunity to pay for experiences like Rise of the Resistance and still enjoy the space of an offsite rental.

Disneynomore

Wednesday 25th of August 2021

We can afford to pay to play, but it’s the principle of the whole thing! WE are done with it… our entire clan! We are DDVC members, and all of us (there are a total of 12 families) have decided to move on, sell the DVC memberships, and move on. The values of Disney have been lost… Case in point: ~DVC memberships has lost all perks ~Operation hours have been cut but you are still capping out at $120pp a day ~After hour events astronomical prices (come on $150-$200pp) ~Hotel costs through the roof for guests PLUS parking and no house keeping but you are still getting gouged! ~Annual pass holders losing perks and costs increase ~Disney dining (gee what happened there, but was never really a deal was it) ~Pay to play AKA the Genie program ~Food prices in the park dramatically increased by 30-45% in some places

And this is just some of the complaints you will see out there.

We are done… we have been going to disney since I was 3. My parents brought all four of us to Disney, and we in turn, brought all our our children, and they have brought theirs. WE are all blessed to be able to afford this. WE have brought and encouraged friends and family. We even had a wedding there.T

The greed of those who are are running the show have put what was once a glittering castle into a light overshadowed with dark skies and villains, none of which could tempt me to take that red apple.

Rob Hayhurst

Wednesday 25th of August 2021

What R They Talking About about, paying? I paid thousands for a trip and couldn't get on anything at disney even with a fast pass without a hour wait. Not even one opening for rise. They owe me several free rides or ill.never go again. The magic hours even limited us to certain areas. I could never get on my childhood fav pirates even during magic hour

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